curriculum

Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stage (the Nursery and Reception classes) makes a crucial contribution to children’s early development and learning. It is here, in a safe, stimulating and enjoyable learning environment, that children develop important learning skills.

Children’s learning is planned through a balance of engaging, practical experiences, focused teaching sessions, structured play and child initiated play which is supported by a rich choice of toys, equipment and materials. Our aim is to inspire children to gain a curiosity about the world around them, develop and practice new skills and be motivated to try new activities whilst learning to work and co-operate with others. Learning takes place both indoors and in the specially equipped outdoor areas to which the children have daily access.

Key Stages 1 and 2

Our school provides a balanced and broad curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of the pupils in our school.

We aim to ensure that pupils at our school are given the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences to equip them for adult life.

All children will study the subjects of the National Curriculum. The core subjects are English, Mathematics and Science. Within each key stage there is a daily maths and literacy lesson. Literacy learning comprises of speaking and listening, reading, writing and phonics and spelling.

The school teaches phonics from the Nursery. We use our own scheme and planning which is based around the 'Read, Write, Inc' programme.

In RE we follow the Hillingdon agreed syllabus. This covers various features of major world religions with the focus being acceptance and tolerance. We hope to widen pupils’ understanding of the world around them and build a sense of respect.

Children’s achievements and successes are celebrated through class and school assemblies, curriculum weeks and open mornings for parents and friends. We encourage children to become independent and confident in both their work and social development.

If you would like to find out more about our curriculum in each year group, please click on the 'Curriculum Overview' link.

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